Why 2 Wild Cards is a bad idea

The Pirates are one game over .500 now, and probably will finish the season well under.  But the Pirates still have a chance to make the playoffs as they are only 3 games out (if the Cards lose tonight and they are down 4 in the 8th).

This is a prime example of why the two wild card teams is a bad idea.  Right now no one in the NL wants that final wild card spot.  The hottest team is the Brewers who are tied with the Pirates, and also lost tonight now that the post season is a real possibility.  For any of these teams to play post season ball will be an embarrassment.

What is worse is how two wild cards is ruining what would be an amazing division chase in the AL East.  Baltimore is tied for the lead with the Yanks, and the Rays are just 2 out.  Can you imagine the drama if only the winner of the division moved on?  These games where they have been playing head to head would come close to beating out the beginning of the NFL.  Would this be a huge collapse for the Yanks?  It would be panic time in the Bronx.  Instead both Baltimore and the Yanks are in playoff position and the only story is if the Rays can come back to overtake one of them.  Worse yet, with a second wild card the Rays could also make the playoffs if the A's falter at all.  Three teams from one division could all make the playoffs.  A potentially historic division race rendered pointless.  Thanks MLB.  Thanks for nothing.